Messenger4th TRAIL "por terras da Baronia"
Event summary
The IV Trail ‘por terras da Baronia’ is a trail running event taking place on October 5, 2026, in Vila Nova da Baronia, Alvito, Portugal. It features competitive distances of approximately 17 km and 31 km, as well as a 14 km walking route.
The event is open to all participants, federated or not, with age categories for men and women ranging from 18 years and above. Minors under 18 may only participate in the walking route. The race is part of the Baixo Alentejo 2027 Trail and Trail-Sprint Circuits.
The course is characterized by medium to high difficulty, mostly on dirt roads, offering a natural setting that attracts regular, moderate, and beginner runners. The event includes a convivial lunch with prize ceremonies and a raffle for finishers.
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Start/finish locations: Largo da Igreja, Vila Nova da Baronia
Start times per category/distance:
• Trail (31 km): 08:30
• Trail-Sprint (17 km): 09:10
• Caminhada (14 km): 09:15
Bib pick-up time and location:
• October 4, 15:00–17:00
• October 5, 07:00–09:00
• Location: Largo da Igreja, Vila Nova da Baronia
Registration deadline: September 29, 2026 at 23:59
Surface types: Mostly dirt roads with some asphalt sections
Race routes:
• Trail: approx. 31 km
• Trail-Sprint: approx. 17 km
• Caminhada (walking): approx. 14 km
Toilets and aid station placement: Aid stations with water available along the course
Prizes:
• Monetary prizes for top 3 overall male and female (100€, 50€, 25€)
• Medals for top 3 in all age categories
• Trophies for top 3 teams in 17 km and 31 km
• Trophy for the largest team
• Raffle of 3 vouchers for a night at Pousada Castelo de Alvito for all finishers during the convivial lunch
Cancellation & refund policy: Cancellation and refund policies are defined by the Event Organizer.
Location
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Trail Run 31 km
Trail Run 17 km
Walking 14 km
Optional Extras
Benefits
🎽 Athlete kit: bib, official t-shirt
🏅 Finisher prize: medals for top 3 in all categories
🛟 Safety support: paramedic service by Bombeiros Voluntários de Alvito
🛡️ Insurance: personal accident insurance included in registration fee
🥤 Aid stations: water available along the course
🚿 Showers available at Jardim infantil da Casa-do-Povo and/or sports field changing rooms
🏆 Monetary prizes and trophies for top finishers and teams
🎟️ Raffle of vouchers for finishers during the convivial lunch
